Paul Quinn Men's Basketball Falls Short Against University of the Southwest

Game Highlights

University of the Southwest:
Southwest displayed balanced scoring and dominance in the paint, contributing 46 of their 74 points inside. Jacob Koontz, the standout performer for the Mustangs, delivered a stellar 22-point, 9-rebound performance, going 9-of-14 from the field and adding crucial free throws down the stretch.

Rahkiem Petterson was also effective, scoring 10 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, while Jalen McAfee Marion provided a spark off the bench with 8 points, including two three-pointers. Southwest's ability to capitalize on turnovers, scoring 26 points off Paul Quinn's miscues, proved to be a key factor in their success.

Paul Quinn College:
The Tigers struggled offensively but found a bright spot in Norris Williams, who led the team with 22 points on 9-of-18 shooting, including two three-pointers. Williams also contributed four assists to ignite the offense in the second half.

Jayce Spann was another key contributor, scoring 17 points and going 10-of-14 from the free-throw line. Despite the effort, turnovers and a lack of production in the paint hindered Paul Quinn's chances to mount a comeback.

Key Statistics

• Shooting Efficiency:
• • Southwest: 47.4% FG, 22.2% 3PT, 55.2% FT
  • Paul Quinn: 43.5% FG, 33.3% 3PT, 58.6% FT
• Rebounds:
• • Southwest: 35 (13 offensive)
  • Paul Quinn: 32 (10 offensive)
• Points in the Paint:
• • Southwest: 46
  • Paul Quinn: 26

The Mustangs' advantage inside and superior rebounding allowed them to dominate second-chance opportunities, outscoring the Tigers 17–9 in that category.

Game Flow

The game remained close in the first half, with Southwest taking a slim 27–26 lead into halftime. However, the Mustangs came out strong in the second half, shooting an impressive 61.5% from the field to widen the gap. Paul Quinn struggled to keep up, particularly with turnovers—28 in total—which disrupted their offensive rhythm.

Despite a valiant effort from Williams and Spann, the Tigers couldn't close the deficit as Southwest's balanced attack and timely defense kept them at bay.

Looking Ahead

Paul Quinn will look to regroup and address their turnovers and lack of interior scoring as they prepare for their next game. The loss highlights areas for growth, particularly in maintaining possession and converting second-chance opportunities.

Meanwhile, the University of the Southwest will aim to build on this win, showcasing a strong inside game and depth from their bench, which outscored Paul Quinn's reserves 29–10.

This game served as a testament to the competitiveness and determination of both teams, with lessons learned on both sides as the season progresses.